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Posts Tagged ‘rickey henderson’

In Oakland and in pro baseball, the number of African American players declines

By Darren Scioneaux | May 14, 2019

Historically, Oakland was a hotbed for producing African American baseball talent for Major League Baseball. However, the face of baseball has changed. Today, blacks only account for a tiny​ percentage of professional players. Click on the video above to take a look at the reasons that have caused the decline, both among young Oakland players…

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Ricky Henderson’s career comes full circle as A’s rename field after him

By Ryan Lindsay | April 5, 2017

Ricky Henderson tried not to smile. He strode onto the Oakland Athletics’ field with his unmistakable swagger—a delicate mix of confidence, bravado and humility—embodied by his sleek blazer, grey trousers, sunglasses, and a peek of his chest exposed by his shirt’s top two open buttons. He strolled down the field as the crowd applauded, with…

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Tech baseball team caps another stellar season at its pristine home park

By Ryan Phillips | May 3, 2012 | 2

The Oakland Tech baseball team completed its OAL season on Wednesday with a win over Oakland High at Tech’s pristine field, which is maintained by parents of players.

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